Who we are

Darren Marshall Productions Proudly Presents: The Cinematic Horror Film Festival.

The Cinematic Horror Festival is a fresh, filmmaker-driven celebration of horror in all its forms—from slow-burn dread to full-throttle terror. As a first-year festival, we’re built by horror fans, for horror fans, offering a bold platform for indie filmmakers to showcase their work, connect with fellow creators, and thrill audiences hungry for something new.

This is where underground gems and uncompromising visions take the spotlight. No corporate filters. No watered-down scares. Just pure, unfiltered horror.

Why Submit?

- Premiere Status Welcome – We prioritize fresh, undiscovered films.

- Audience of Die-Hard Fans – Your film screens to real horror lovers, not just industry suits.

- Filmmaker-Focused – No elitism, no gatekeeping—just a shared obsession with the genre.

- Awards & Bragging Rights – Compete for recognition in categories like Best Nightmare Fuel, Most Original Terror, and Audience Choice.

- Boost Your Film’s Hype – Get featured on our platforms, social media, and partner horror sites.

- Networking event at the cinema's bar before and after the screening with other creatives and industry professionals and a chance to meet new friends and make new connections.

We’re looking for features, shorts, and wild experiments that push boundaries—whether through storytelling, atmosphere, or sheer WTF moments. If it haunts us, we want it.